How to Allow Microphone Access on Chrome Windows 11
In today’s digital age, the use of microphones for various applications, such as video calls, voice assistants, and recording, has become increasingly common. However, some users may encounter difficulties in allowing microphone access on Chrome on Windows 11. This article will guide you through the steps to enable microphone access on Chrome on your Windows 11 device.
Step 1: Open Chrome
Firstly, launch the Chrome browser on your Windows 11 computer. If you haven’t installed Chrome yet, you can download it from the Microsoft Store or the official Google Chrome website.
Step 2: Access Chrome Settings
To allow microphone access, you need to navigate to the Chrome settings. There are two ways to do this:
1. Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window, then select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
2. Type “chrome://settings” in the address bar and press Enter.
Step 3: Go to Privacy and Security
Once you are in the Chrome settings, scroll down and click on “Privacy and security” in the left-hand menu. This section contains various options related to your privacy and security settings.
Step 4: Click on Site Settings
In the Privacy and security section, find the “Site Settings” option and click on it. This will open a new page with various permissions for different websites.
Step 5: Select Microphone
In the Site Settings page, scroll down and click on “Microphone.” This will display a list of websites that have requested microphone access.
Step 6: Allow Microphone Access
To allow microphone access for a specific website, click on the toggle switch next to the website’s name. If the switch is blue, it means microphone access is allowed. If it’s grey, microphone access is blocked.
Step 7: Allow Microphone Access for Chrome
If you want to grant Chrome browser access to your microphone, click on the “Manage Exceptions” button under the “Microphone” section. In the popup window, click on “Add” and enter “chrome” in the field provided. Then, click “Add” again to grant Chrome access to your microphone.
Step 8: Restart Chrome
After enabling microphone access for Chrome and the websites you want, close and reopen the Chrome browser. This will ensure that the changes take effect.
Now you have successfully allowed microphone access on Chrome for Windows 11. Enjoy using your microphone for various applications without any restrictions.
